Hi Brad, if the ruler read 14.5 when they brought it in, that's it, video could have been of a different fish. 14.5 is 14.5. Best next time to take on larger than the 15.5, shrinkage does occur except when you describe the one that got away, those always grow as the story gets older. Thanks for sharing your story, makes me think twice about taking one at the size limit. Have a nice day.